Which One of the Following Is the Best Example of Inert

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is the best example of inert knowledge?

• A) Kate is surprised to learn that Winston Churchill, Great Britain's prime minister during World War II, lost his battle for reelection in 1945.
• B) Wally knows how to multiply and divide fractions but doesn't realize he can use this knowledge when he needs to adjust measurements in a cake recipe.
• C) In his everyday speech, Quincy correctly uses irregular verbs (e.g., go, went, have gone), but he can't explain the difference between regular and irregular verbs.
• D) After breaking her leg, Paisley is unable to play basketball for several months.

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Definitions:

Normal Curve

The normal curve, or the bell curve, represents the graphical depiction of a normal distribution with a symmetric shape where most outcomes cluster around the mean.

Standard Deviation

A measurement indicating the range of separation or variance among a set of data.

Mean

The arithmetic average of a set of numbers, calculated by adding all the numbers and dividing by the count.

Standard Normal Curve

A bell-shaped curve that is symmetric about the mean, showing the distribution of a standard normal variable where the mean is zero and the standard deviation is one.